Oura

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 87% of residents. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.2% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 24%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the national average. About 47.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figures. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 1.5% of the population earning $2,000 or more per week.

About 25.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Around 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Family care is a priority here, with 31.5% of people caring for children unpaid—a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 19.5% of residents volunteer, which is well above the state figure.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 8 years. Their personal income is far above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $1,625.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.5% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every single home in Oura is a separate house, and 95.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 11.1%, and typical weekly rents of $175 are far below the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is in the workforce, with 68% employed full-time. The most common industries are construction, health care, and education.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though 71.9% of homes are near a park.